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Karl Davis

Island,KY

Summary

20 year veteran of the US Army

team player

married father of 2

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver

Deliver Products
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
  • Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Updated dispatchers frequently to convey changes such as route issues or weather delays potentially impacting delivery schedules.
  • Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Planned delivery routes and most efficient methods of distribution.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Used GPS system to plan travel routes in accordance with bulk cargo transportation laws.
  • Checked loads against documentation before completing final delivery at destinations.
  • Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.

Delivery Driver

Lowes Home Improvment
04.2014 - 03.2021
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
  • Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images.
  • Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers.
  • Oversaw product loading to keep items balanced, work efficient and items secure for safe delivery.
  • Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
  • Created and submitted delivery and DOT logs.
  • Safely operated heavy lifting equipment such as fork trucks and cranes.
  • Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
  • Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Planned delivery routes and most efficient methods of distribution.
  • Mapped out destinations ahead of time to ascertain quickest and safest routes for delivery.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
  • Reviewed routes and expected delivery time frames to determine order of deliveries.
  • Planned optimal routes based on GPS software and knowledge of local traffic patterns.
  • Checked loads against documentation before completing final delivery at destinations.
  • Refilled truck after completing deliveries to return in ready-to-use condition.
  • Maintained contact with dispatching team and management for open communication about delays or other delivery issues.
  • Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
  • Inspected load security and checked for damages.
  • Completed inspections daily to identify needed upkeep on vehicles and document performance concerns.
  • Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse.

Education

Law (Pre-Law)

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Skills

  • Knowledge of State Roads and Highways
  • Shipping and Packaging
  • Safe Driver Training
  • Forklift Operation
  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Order Picking and Processing
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Dry Vans
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Materials Transport
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Responsible Driver
  • Local Delivery
  • Inventory and Stocking
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Loading and Unloading

Timeline

Delivery Driver

Deliver Products
03.2021 - 10.2022

Delivery Driver

Lowes Home Improvment
04.2014 - 03.2021

Law (Pre-Law)

Austin Peay State University
Karl Davis